Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Burnley U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.73 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.73Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBurnley U21 to win ✗66% · @1.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✗87% · @1.17
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · fair 1.87
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.02
Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League Cup sees Burnley U21 take on Preston North End U21 on Friday 9 October, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Burnley U21 are 1st with 12 points from 6 games, while Preston North End U21 sit 4th on 5 points.
Form guide
Burnley U21's last 5: WLWLL Most recently they beat Derby County U21 4–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Preston North End U21's last 4: LWLD Most recently they lost to Wolves U21 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.9 for Burnley U21 and 0.8 for Preston North End U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 47%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Burnley U21 66%, draw 13%, Preston North End U21 21%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Burnley U21 to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.73, above our fair price of 1.53, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Burnley U21 1–0 Preston North End U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Burnley U2166%fair 1.53 · @1.73
Draw13%fair 7.54 · @4.10
Preston North End U2121%fair 4.72 · @3.40
2.70Expected goals
1.85Burnley U21 xG
0.85Preston North End U21 xG
47%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Burnley U21 1.9 – 0.8 Preston North End U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Burnley U21 to win✗
66%
1.53
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
87%
1.15
1.17
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
53%
1.87
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
–
Half-time result
Burnley U21 ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Burnley U21 / FT Burnley U21✗
38%
2.60
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.02
–
Form
Burnley U21 – last 6
WLWLLL
18 Sep
vs Derby County U21
4–1
W
14 Sep
@ Nottingham Forest U21
0–1
L
8 Sep
@ Fleetwood Town U21
2–1
W
28 Aug
vs Reading U21
1–3
L
21 Aug
@ Fulham U21
3–4
L
14 Aug
@ Wolves U21
0–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Preston North End U21 – last 4
LWLD
2 Sep
vs Wolves U21
0–1
L
18 Aug
@ Fleetwood Town U21
2–1
W
28 Jul
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
2–5
L
21 Jul
@ Lancaster City
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Burnley U21 and Preston North End U21.
What is the prediction for Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
Our pick is Burnley U21 to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
On our numbers Burnley U21 have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Preston North End U21 21%.
How many goals will there be in Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
Our predicted score is Burnley U21 1–0 Preston North End U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21?
Burnley U21 vs Preston North End U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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